Mixing up the English and Spanish 'ing'

This word is always used with a form of *estar* (to be) to show that an action is happening right now, like 'Estoy escribiendo' (I am writing).

Creating Continuous Actions

Verbs that end in '-er' or '-ir' (like *escribir*) change their ending to '-iendo' to become the 'doing' form. Verbs ending in '-ar' use '-ando'.

The '-iendo' Pattern

You can use *seguir* (to continue) followed by *escribiendo* to emphasize that the action is still going on: 'Sigo escribiendo' (I keep on writing).

Emphasizing Continuation

Extremely common. Used constantly to describe current or ongoing actions.

Learn the meaning and correct usage of the Spanish gerund 'escribiendo' ('writing'). Discover how to form continuous tenses with 'estar' and avoid common mistakes.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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